Factors Related to Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction in Midlife and Older Women: A Qualitative Study

Factors Related to Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction in Midlife and Older Women: A Qualitative Study

IntroductionCardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. A healthy diet and appropriate physical activity can help reduce the risk for CVD. However, many women do not follow recommendations for these behaviors. In this study, we used qualitative methods...

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Main Authors: Sara C. Folta, PhD, Jeanne P. Goldberg, PhD, Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, Rebecca Seguin, MS, Peter N. Reed, MPH, Miriam E. Nelson, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2008-01-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
Subjects:
women's health
cardiovascular disease
heart health and older women
Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2008/jan/06_0156.htm

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